Fly Pattern Encyclopedia: Federation of Fly Fishing

by Al Beatty (Editor), Gretchen Beatty (Editor), Jim Schollmeyer (Photographer), Dave Whitlock (Foreword by)

Overview

Simply stated, this book is a Federation of Fly Fishers' conclave taken to the next level, a level that allows the reader to enjoy the learning and sharing in the comfort of their own home. The flies, ideas, and techniques shared herein are from the best of the best demonstration fly tiers North America has to offer. The tiers are the famous as well as the unknown with one simple characteristic in common; they freely share their knowledge. Many of the unpublished patterns in this book contain materials, tips, tricks, or gems of information never before seen.

As you leaf through these pages, you will get from them just what you would if you spent time in the fly tying area at any FFF function. At such a show, if you dedicate time to observing the individual tiers, you can learn the information, tips, or tricks they are demonstrating. All of this knowledge can be found in Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia so get comfortable and get ready to improve upon your fly tying technique with the help of some of North America's best fly tiers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781571882080
Publisher:	Amato, Frank Publications, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/28/2000
Series:	Federation of Fly Fishers
Pages:	232
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Retired telephone company executives, Al and Gretchen Beatty today enjoy running a family owned business (BT’s Fly Fishing Products). Located in Delta, Colorado the two partners manufacture, distribute, operate a video production studio (fly fishing and tying, of course), write, and tie flies on a commercial basis. They also enjoys the grand kids and keeping a close eye on his three engineer son’s blossoming careers. A love for sharing their skills with others has opened the whole world to them. Their demonstrations and clinics, covering a variety of fly-fishing related subjects, have been presented in a variety of interesting places the world over like Europe, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and of course, North America. Both are regular demonstrators at the Federation of Fly Fishers Conclaves and for the International Sportsman Exposition video theater. They are sought after program speakers for clubs, councils, and national organizations.

Table of Contents

	About this Book	6
	A Message from the President	7
	Foreword	8
Chapter 1	Dry Flies	11
	All-Purpose and Attractor Flies	12
	Caddisflies	19
	Crane, Damsel, Dragon, Water Boatmen, and Back Swimmers	24
	Mayflies	27
	Midges, Spiders, and Variants	34
	Stoneflies	37
	Terrestrials and Mice	42
Chapter 2	Nymphs and Wet Flies	49
	All-Purpose Nymphs	50
	Caddis Nymphs	57
	Mayfly Nymphs	63
	Midge, Crane Fly, Damsel, and Dragonfly Nymphs	68
	Scuds, Snails, Leeches, and Sowbugs	75
	Stonefly Nymphs	81
	Wet Flies and Soft Hackles	86
	Worms and Crayfish	92
Chapter 3	Streamer Flies	97
	Baitfish and Zonkers	98
	Feather Wings and Matukas	102
	Hair Wing and Thunder Creek	107
	Muddlers and Sculpins	111
	Woolly Buggers	115
Chapter 4	Steelhead, Salmon, and Rangeley Flies	123
	Egg Patterns	124
	Nymphs	127
	Shrimp Patterns	130
	Surface and Waker Flies	132
	Wet, Hair-Wing, Feather-Wing, and Full Dress	136
Chapter 5	Warmwater Flies	153
	Baitfish and Panfish	154
	Crayfish and Leeches	163
	Eels and Snakes	167
	Frogs, Poppers, Sliders, and Divers	169
	Jigs and Nymphs	178
Chapter 6	Saltwater Flies	187
	Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific Coast Baitfish	188
	Bonefish, Crazy Charlie, and Epoxy Flies	199
	Crab, Shrimp, Squid, and Worms	204
	Offshore and Poppers	208
	Tarpon and Barracuda Streamers	214
	Fly Tier Profiles	219
	Pattern Index	226
	Tier Index	228